Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Human Nutrition] From University of Illinois

This concentration focuses on the field of human nutrition and reflects the growing need to prepare individuals for careers in health and nutrition. For students who expect to pursue advanced degrees in nutritional sciences or professional degrees in medicine, dentistry or law, the human nutrition concentration may be chosen. The concentration emphasizes a strong science background and allows students to obtain a strong human nutrition preparation that is not available elsewhere on campus. For those interested in practicing nutrition or nutrition counseling, please see Dietetics.

Undergraduate concentrations leading to the B.S. degree include Dietetics, Food Science, Hospitality Management, and Human Nutrition. Career opportunities for graduates of our program are excellent and include position titles including nutritionist, dietitian, food technologist, product developer, food scientist, senior scientist, entrepreneur, restauranteur, and food systems manager. Graduate students may pursue M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, focusing on original research in the general concentrations of Food Science or Human Nutrition. The FSHN Department also offers a non-thesis Professional Science Master’s degree that includes foundational courses within the department along with business and marketing courses. The University of Illinois Online Food Science Master’s Degree Program is a popular option for individuals working full-time and who desire a non-thesis M.S. degree in Food Science. Advanced degrees lead to accelerated careers in industry, government, and academia.

For students who expect to pursue advanced degrees in nutritional sciences or professional degrees in medicine, dentistry or law, the human nutrition concentration may be chosen. The concentration emphasizes a strong science background and allows students to obtain a strong human nutrition preparation that is not available elsewhere on campus.